varsity
noun
var·si·ty
ˈvär-sə-tē 
-stē
plural varsities
1
a
: the principal squad representing a university, college, school, or club especially in a sport
b
2
British
: university
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Pokémon varsity bomber jacket: on sale for $37.89 Original price: $97.99
This lighter-weight French terry zip-up varsity bomber jacket is perfect for Pokémon fans.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
These Nike Air Jordan Retro 14 sneakers come in a white, black, metallic silver and varsity red colorway.
—Rudie Obias, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
One person wore a green hat with a white triangle on top and a green jacket with what looks like a white varsity letter B.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Varsity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varsity. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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varsity
noun
var·si·ty
ˈvär-sət-ē
-stē
plural varsities
: the main team representing a college, school, or club in contests
Etymology
an altered form of versity, itself an old, shortened form of university
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